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Bayway Cares 2

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2814 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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2814 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247640
License Issued
Jan 16, 2026
Active Through
Jan 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Bayway Cares 2 is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon children's parent pick up, we had documents corrected to ensure all documentation meet the proper regulations.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have made all necessary corrections to all children files, staff and children enrollment application, that assures that all files are in compliance.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the emergency plan reviewed for child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During dismissal and parent pick up all documentation was signed in the appropriate locations to assure that we have all proper documentation mandated by DHS/OCDEL.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After being notified that we must on a yearly basis confirm our safe travel routes, by our new representative from OCDEL that it was mandatory, we have completed it and have receipts to verify that all are following proper protocol.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the emergency plan reviewed for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At our dismissal and parent pick up all documentation was signed on the appropriate forms mandated by DHS/OCDEL.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have mailed all documentation to the proper authorities to aware them of our presence and location in the neighborhood school.
2025-10-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, staff person #1 has completed pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 20225, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator at the facility was not clean and a thermometer was not placed inside.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove all items from the shared refrigerator to the cafeteria where all children's snacks are and maintained for distribution.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the space.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post all curriculum plans and materials on our parent organizational bulletin board to encourage parent/student engagement
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace an update on emergency contact forms of our children's files. Review to make sure that all addresses are current and phone numbers are accurate.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations plan.

Correction Required: Compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Place all necessary documents that are required by the regulations of OCDEL that are mandated for daily operations.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not established or posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace all forms and correct documentation of the parent bulletin board to view all procedures due the facilities operations.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for children in the childcare space were not updated within a 6-month period (dated 2023) and were incomplete.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced all outdated documents with the appropriate corrected forms to assure that we are in compliance with maintaining operations on a daily basis.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, written instructions for contacting the regional childcare office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Place all mandated forms of communication on the parent board to provide them with all the necessary resources.
2025-05-19 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence for annual emergency drills being conducted at the facility. Upon request documentation for annual drills were not provided.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make all files easily accessible to all persons of the inspections staffing. Relocate and keep all files in the secure location that they may be viewed by inspection personnel.

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